“If yon wish to be like the gods on earth, to be free in the realms of the dead, pluck not the fruit from the garden! In appearance it may glisten to the eye; but the perishable pleasure of possession quickly avenges the curse of curiosity.”
Quote by Friedrich Schiller
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Friedrich Schiller
Friedrich Schiller, born on November 10, 1759 and died on May 9, 1805, was a prominent German poet, playwright, and philosopher. His works had a profound impact on German literature and thought, and he is considered one of the most important figures in the history of German literature. more
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